77073 ZIP Code — Houston, TX
Harris County, Texas
ZIP code 77073 is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. It covers approximately 14.56 square miles and serves a population of 41,866 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 281/832.
About ZIP code 77073
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $185,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $69,784.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
41,866
population
14.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
77073 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 77073
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 77073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Houston | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
77090 Houston (3.2 mi)
77014 Houston (4.1 mi)
77032 Houston (4.1 mi)
77060 Houston (4.8 mi)
77067 Houston (4.8 mi)
77373 Spring (4.9 mi)
77068 Houston (5.6 mi)
77338 Humble (6.1 mi)
77388 Spring (6.1 mi)
77038 Houston (6.4 mi)
77066 Houston (6.9 mi)
77037 Houston (7.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,866 |
| Population density | 2,875 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 48 |
| County FIPS | 201 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.56 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.0028 |
| Longitude | -95.3941 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 281/832 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.5% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.4% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Demographics & statistics
41,866
Population
2,875
People per sq mi
31.8
Median age
$69,784
Median household income
$27,937
Per capita income
$185,400
Median home value
$1,266
Median monthly rent
62.9%
Home ownership
13.6%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
9,581
Housing units
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,618
Under 5
1,461
1,753
5–9
1,583
1,528
10–14
1,381
1,826
15–19
1,650
1,619
20–24
1,462
3,867
25–34
3,494
3,283
35–44
2,966
2,945
45–54
2,661
898
55–59
811
1,059
60–64
957
1,041
65–74
941
448
75–84
405
110
85+
99
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,535 | 27.6% |
| 18 and over | 30,331 | 72.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,044 | 7.3% |
| Median age | 31.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
29.3%
Black or African American
24.2%
Hispanic or Latino
21.6%
Two or more races
14.8%
Other race
7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Asian
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,667 | 29.3% |
| Black or African American | 12,931 | 24.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,521 | 21.6% |
| Two or more races | 7,894 | 14.8% |
| Other race | 4,222 | 7.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 744 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 408 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.5% | 40.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 29.5% | 30.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.4% | 21.5% | 22.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
0.5%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
13.9%
$50k–$75k
18.8%
$75k–$100k
18.4%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $69,784 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.4%
$50k–$100k
5.5%
$100k–$150k
11.9%
$150k–$200k
39.6%
$200k–$300k
34.1%
$300k–$500k
1.4%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,266 |
| Owner occupied | 62.9% |
| Renter occupied | 37.1% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 67.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.5% |
| Mobile homes | 7.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 19.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 35.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% |
| 3 or more | 25.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.5% |
| Electricity | 47.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,225 | 44.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,121 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,499 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,053 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,863 | 42.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,293 | 16.5% |
| Average household size | 3.01 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.5% | 34.8% |
| Married | 45.9% | 44.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 6.6% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.1%
HS graduate
34.3%
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
9.4%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 729 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 761 | 6.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,923 | 44.5% |
| High school | 2,668 | 24.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,993 | 18.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Retail trade
13.6%
Transportation & utilities
13.2%
Professional & management
11.2%
Construction
8.7%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Other services
4.8%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Public administration
2.1%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 19.7% |
| Service | 21.1% |
| Sales & office | 23.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.0% |
| Production & transportation | 23.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.9% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.2% |
| Carpool | 11.5% |
| Public transit | 2.8% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 4.4% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.9 |
Poverty
All people
13.6%
Under 18 years
21.1%
18 and over
10.7%
Married-couple families
6.5%
Female-led households
26.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.5% |
| Retirement income | 13.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% |
| High blood pressure | 29.3% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 15.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 3.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 31.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.9% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.1% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 38.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.1% |
| Visited dentist | 44.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.8% |
| Teeth loss | 17.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,515 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 28.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.6% |
| Public insurance | 29.9% |
| No insurance | 20.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 15.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,787 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 6,930 | 17.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 6,426 | 16.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 384 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 93 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,873 | 73.7% |
| Born in same state | 29,287 | 70.0% |
| Born in different state | 22,383 | 53.5% |
| Foreign born | 1,586 | 3.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,993 | 26.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,348 | 48.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,131 | 2.7% |
| French | 725 | 1.7% |
| Italian | 679 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 70 | 0.2% |
| German | 13 | 0% |
| Polish | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.2% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 77073
What city is ZIP code 77073 in?
ZIP code 77073 is primarily assigned to Houston, Texas.
What county is ZIP code 77073 in?
ZIP code 77073 falls within Harris County, Texas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 77073?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 77073?
The median home value in ZIP code 77073 is $185,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 77073?
ZIP code 77073 has an estimated population of 41,866 residents, with a density of 2,875 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 77073?
The median household income in ZIP code 77073 is $69,784, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 77073 in?
ZIP code 77073 observes the CST timezone.